IMOS Ship Sensor Data from RV Cape Ferguson Trip 8648

Sensor data was collected from the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8648 from July 31 to August 3, 2025. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's Ships of Opportunity facility, specifically the Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility. It provides time-series observations for vessel tracking and oceanographic research.

Use Cases

• Analyze vessel tracking patterns from the RV Cape Ferguson's sensor data during its 5-day voyage.
• Study oceanographic conditions using time-series sensor measurements collected from the tropical research vessel.
• Integrate the sensor data with other IMOS datasets for regional marine science modeling in Australian waters.

Strengths

• Data is collected under the established IMOS Ships of Opportunity program, ensuring standardized collection protocols.
• The dataset has a precise temporal coverage from July 31 to August 3, 2025.
• It is associated with the Australian Ocean Data Network, a recognized national data aggregator.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific sensor variables (columns) are unknown, limiting analytical planning.
• Data is from a single, short 5-day voyage, offering limited temporal scope for long-term trend analysis.
• Available file formats (WMS, PNG, HTML) suggest the primary data may be served as visualizations or web services rather than raw tabular data.

Provenance

Source

Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Ships of Opportunity facility, Sensors on Tropical Research Vessels sub-facility.

Collection Method

Collected by sensors aboard the RV Cape Ferguson during Trip 8648.

Time Range

July 31, 2025 to August 3, 2025.

Freshness

The metadata was last updated on March 22, 2026, indicating recent catalog maintenance.

Geography

Voyage of the RV Cape Ferguson, likely in Australian tropical waters.